Love Island fans torn over Ben Simmons forcing Maya Jama to return 800K engagement ring Twitter: Maya JamaAfter hearing that basketballer Ben Simmons has asked former fiance and current Love Island presenter Maya Jama to give back her engagement ring, social media users have begun debating whether or not she should have to give the piece of jewelry back. Back in September 2022, basketball star Ben Simmons and television presenter Maya Jama had split up just eight months after Simmons proposed to her. It was reported that the reason for their split was due to the two struggling to make time for each other and manage their respective work responsibilities and schedules. Simmons proposed to the now Love Island presenter back in 2021. However, over two years since then and the basketball star is now wanting Jama to give him back the engagement ring. One that\u2019s allegedly worth $800K. Metro news claimed that Maya was \u201cshocked\u201d to receive a letter from Simmons, requesting that she give him back the ring. \u2018Given Ben has never, until now, asked for the ring back, you can appreciate the letter came somewhat as a surprise to Maya,\u2019 a source told The Sun. The source went on to add that, \u201cBen was really shocked when she left and didn\u2019t give him the ring back\u2026he was madly in love with her and thought it was forever so was really p***ed she didn\u2019t give it back. It cost around $1 million and they were engaged less than a year.\u201d The Daily Mail reported that the broadcaster received the letter on Friday afternoon, with sources for the outlet sharing that \u201cMaya received a request from Ben\u2019s representatives on Friday afternoon, asking her to return the engagement ring that he gave her as a gift last year\u2026This was the first time that she has been asked by Ben to return it and, for the avoidance of any doubt, she has never refused to return it.\u201d The same source then revealed that, \u201cMaya is making arrangements to return the ring to Ben and wishes him all the best.\u201d Fans of the two celebrities \u2013 as well as general Love Island fans \u2013 have begun sharing their thoughts and opinions online. The discourse surrounding whether or not Jama should have to give back the engagement ring sparking a major debate on social media. In one Twitter comment, YouTuber J.D. Cartere wrote, \u201cIf the gift is a teddy bear, okay this would be petty. But a \u00a3800,000 engagement ring? And we ain\u2019t getting married? Give it back! Why would you even wanna keep that expensive symbol of our broken love?\u201d On the flip side, some believe that the Love Island presenter should be able to keep the ring. Another Twitter user wrote, \u201cA gift is a gift, once you give it, that\u2019s it\u2026.grow up!\u201d At the time of writing, Jama is yet to give the ring back to Simmons. However, when and if she does, we\u2019ll be sure to keep you updated. For all the latest Love Island news, be sure to check out Dexerto\u2019s full coverage here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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